New Hampshire: Road signs
Warning, regulatory, lane-use, route, guide and work-zone signs in the New Hampshire Driver’s Manual. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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At a stop sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where must a driver stop?
- At the center of the intersection
- Just past the near edge of the intersection
- Before entering the intersection
- After entering the intersection far enough to see
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Correct answer: Before entering the intersection
If there is no stop line or crosswalk, the driver must come to a full stop before entering the intersection.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does a full stop at a stop sign require?
- Slowing to a walking speed
- The wheels must completely stop moving
- Slowing until the vehicle moves under 5 mph
- Rolling forward slowly while checking for traffic
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Correct answer: The wheels must completely stop moving
At a stop sign a driver must come to a full stop, meaning the wheels must completely stop moving.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What must a driver do after stopping at a stop sign, before proceeding?
- Sound the horn and go ahead if no vehicle is in sight
- Look only toward traffic approaching from the left side
- Wait for the other drivers to wave the vehicle through
- Look for crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions
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Correct answer: Look for crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions
After stopping, drivers must look for crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions and yield the right-of-way before proceeding.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Which description fits a yield sign?
- A red octagon with white letters and a white border
- A yellow diamond with black letters and a black border
- A white pennant with black letters along the left side
- A red and white downward pointing triangle with red letters
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Correct answer: A red and white downward pointing triangle with red letters
A yield sign is a red and white downward pointing triangle with red letters.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does a yield sign mean?
- Come to a full stop and then wait for the next green light
- Slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way cross first
- Speed up and merge ahead of the other traffic on the road
- Stop only if a pedestrian or bicyclist is crossing ahead
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Correct answer: Slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way cross first
A yield sign means the driver must slow down and allow traffic that has the right-of-way to cross before entering.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol on a regulatory sign do?
- It warns of a hazard ahead
- It points to a service location
- It prohibits certain actions
- It shows where a lane begins
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Correct answer: It prohibits certain actions
Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, which prohibit certain actions.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black plus sign (a cross). What does the manual call it?
- Cross Road Ahead
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Y-Intersection Ahead
- Merging Traffic
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Correct answer: Cross Road Ahead
A yellow diamond with a black cross symbol warns that a cross road is ahead.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black letter T. What does the manual call it?
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Cross Road Ahead
- Y-Intersection Ahead
- Lane Ends
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Correct answer: T-Intersection Ahead
A yellow diamond showing a T symbol warns of a T-intersection ahead.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black letter Y. What does the manual call it?
- T-Intersection Ahead
- Cross Road Ahead
- Y-Intersection Ahead
- Divided Highway Begins
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Correct answer: Y-Intersection Ahead
A yellow diamond showing a Y symbol warns of a Y-intersection ahead.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a small traffic light with red, yellow and green lights. What does it warn of?
- A stop sign ahead
- A traffic signal ahead
- A railroad crossing ahead
- A pedestrian crossing ahead
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Correct answer: A traffic signal ahead
A yellow diamond showing a traffic light is the Traffic Signal Ahead warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a red octagon with a black arrow above it. What does it warn of?
- A traffic signal ahead
- A school crossing ahead
- A yield sign ahead
- A stop sign ahead
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Correct answer: A stop sign ahead
A yellow diamond showing a red octagon is the Stop Sign Ahead warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a car with wavy lines behind it. What does it warn of?
- A curvy road ahead
- A lane that ends
- A divided highway ahead
- Slippery when wet
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Correct answer: Slippery when wet
A yellow diamond showing a car with wavy lines is the Slippery When Wet warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black walking figure. What does the manual call it?
- Bicycle Crossing
- Pedestrian Crossing
- School Crossing
- Workers Ahead
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Correct answer: Pedestrian Crossing
A yellow diamond with a walking figure is the Pedestrian Crossing warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows only a black bicycle symbol, with no words. What does the manual call it?
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Share the Road with Bicycles
- Bicycle Crossing
- Slippery When Wet
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Correct answer: Bicycle Crossing
A yellow diamond with only a bicycle symbol is the Bicycle Crossing warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows the words SHARE THE ROAD together with a bicycle symbol. What does the manual call it?
- Share the Road with Bicycles
- Bicycle Crossing
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Added Lane
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Correct answer: Share the Road with Bicycles
A yellow diamond with the words SHARE THE ROAD and a bicycle is the Share the Road with Bicycles warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a curved arrow with a small rectangular plate reading 35 MPH below it. What does the manual call it?
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Share the Road with Bicycles
- Divided Highway Begins
- Sharp Curve Ahead
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Correct answer: Advisory Speed Around Curve
A curve arrow with a small speed plate below it is the Advisory Speed Around Curve warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow rectangular sign shows a large black arrowhead (chevron) pointing right. What does the manual call it?
- Right Curve
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Sharp Curve Ahead
- Merging Traffic
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Correct answer: Sharp Curve Ahead
A yellow rectangular sign with a large black arrowhead is the Sharp Curve Ahead warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What shapes are regulatory signs, and what do they contain?
- Diamond-shaped, with pictures or words of a hazard
- Square or rectangular, with letters or symbols
- Octagonal, with white letters on red
- Round, with a black X and the letters RR
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Correct answer: Square or rectangular, with letters or symbols
Regulatory signs are square or rectangular and contain letters or symbols.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What do regulatory signs tell a driver about?
- Upcoming hazards and road conditions
- Points of interest along the roadway
- The type of roadway a route number marks
- Specific laws that must be obeyed
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Correct answer: Specific laws that must be obeyed
Regulatory signs tell a driver about specific laws that must be obeyed, such as rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, and parking.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A white rectangular sign shows a black arrow bending to the left. What does the manual call it?
- Straight
- Straight or Turn Right
- One-Way Street
- Left Turn Only
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Correct answer: Left Turn Only
A white regulatory sign with a left-bending arrow is the Left Turn Only sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A white rectangular sign shows an arrow pointing up with a branch pointing to the right. What does the manual call it?
- Left Turn Only
- Straight or Turn Right
- Straight
- No Right Turn on a Red Light
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Correct answer: Straight or Turn Right
A white regulatory sign with an upward arrow and a right branch is the Straight or Turn Right sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What do black and white speed limit signs indicate?
- The speed a driver should always maintain in any weather
- The minimum speed allowed on the road
- The maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions
- The advised speed for sharp curves only
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Correct answer: The maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions
Speed limit signs are black and white and indicate the maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What is a lane marked by a Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only sign reserved for?
- Left turning vehicles from either direction
- Through traffic traveling in either direction
- Passing other vehicles when the road is clear
- Left turns from one direction of travel only
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Correct answer: Left turning vehicles from either direction
A Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only sign marks a lane reserved for left turning vehicles from either direction; it is not for through traffic or passing other vehicles.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What do One-Way Street signs tell a driver?
- Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
- Traffic may flow in either direction in the arrow lane
- Drivers may turn only in the direction of the arrow
- Drivers must stop before following the arrow
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Correct answer: Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
One-way street signs tell a driver that traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What colors can guide signs be?
- Red, white, or black
- Yellow, orange, or pink
- Green, brown, or blue
- Purple, white, or yellow
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Correct answer: Green, brown, or blue
Guide signs are square or rectangular and are green, brown, or blue.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these do guide signs show along the roadway?
- Specific laws that must be obeyed
- Points of interest
- Hazards on the road ahead
- Where a railroad crossing is
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Correct answer: Points of interest
Guide signs give information on intersecting roads, help direct drivers to cities and towns, and show points of interest along the roadway.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these can guide signs help drivers find?
- Work zones
- School zones
- Railroad crossings
- Hospitals
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Correct answer: Hospitals
Guide signs can also help drivers find hospitals, service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What do the shape and color of a route number sign indicate?
- The speed limit for that stretch of roadway
- The number of lanes on that stretch of roadway
- The direction of travel on that stretch of roadway
- The type of roadway, such as interstate or state route
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Correct answer: The type of roadway, such as interstate or state route
The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, US routes, state routes, and city, county, or local roads.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Interstate routes with even numbers are which kind of route?
- North/south routes
- West/east routes
- Local county roads
- Routes that end at a state line
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Correct answer: West/east routes
Interstate routes are numbered by code, and even numbers are west/east routes.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Interstate routes with odd numbers are which kind of route?
- West/east routes
- Local county roads
- North/south routes
- Routes that end at a city line
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Correct answer: North/south routes
Interstate routes are numbered by code, and odd numbers are north/south routes.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What does a three-numbered route with an odd first number do?
- It is a route into a city
- It goes through or around a city
- It ends at a state line
- It is a local road only
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Correct answer: It is a route into a city
Three numbered routes with an odd first number are routes into a city.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What does a three-numbered route with an even first number do?
- It goes through or around a city
- It is a route that leads into a city
- It is a route that ends at a state line
- It is a local road that ends in a city
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Correct answer: It goes through or around a city
Three numbered routes with an even first number go through or around a city.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black vertical line with one short branch joining it from the right. What does the manual call it?
- Merging Traffic
- Side Road Ahead
- Cross Road Ahead
- Lane Ends
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Correct answer: Side Road Ahead
A yellow diamond with a vertical line and a short side branch on the right is the Side Road Ahead warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a bold black arrow pointing up, with an S-shaped bend in its shaft. What does the manual call it?
- Sharp Curve Ahead
- Lane Ends
- Added Lane
- Curvy Road Ahead
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Correct answer: Curvy Road Ahead
A yellow diamond with an arrow that has an S-shaped bend is the Curvy Road Ahead warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a single black arrow that bends to the right, with no plate or words below it. What does the manual call it?
- Right Curve
- Curvy Road Ahead
- Merging Traffic
- Lane Ends
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Correct answer: Right Curve
A yellow diamond with one arrow bending to the right is the Right Curve warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two black arrows side by side, one pointing down and one pointing up, with a black rounded island at the top between them. What does the manual call it?
- Added Lane
- Merging Traffic
- Divided Highway Begins
- Traffic Signal Ahead
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Correct answer: Divided Highway Begins
A yellow diamond with arrows going opposite ways around an island at the top is the Divided Highway Begins warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two black arrows side by side, one pointing down and one pointing up, with a black rounded island at the bottom between them. What does the manual call it?
- Traffic Signal Ahead
- Merging Traffic
- Slippery When Wet
- Divided Highway Ends
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Correct answer: Divided Highway Ends
A yellow diamond with arrows going opposite ways around an island at the bottom is the Divided Highway Ends warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two thick black vertical lines, the right one bending toward the left one near the top. What does the manual call it?
- Added Lane
- Lane Ends
- Merging Traffic
- Cross Road Ahead
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Correct answer: Lane Ends
A yellow diamond with two vertical lines, one bending toward the other, is the Lane Ends warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow pointing straight up, with a curved line joining it from the lower right. What does the manual call it?
- Merging Traffic
- Lane Ends
- Added Lane
- Side Road Ahead
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Correct answer: Merging Traffic
A yellow diamond with an upward arrow and a curved line joining it is the Merging Traffic warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two black arrows pointing up side by side, with a dashed line between them and the left arrow starting from a bent line at the lower left. What does the manual call it?
- Merging Traffic
- Lane Ends
- Added Lane
- Divided Highway Begins
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Correct answer: Added Lane
A yellow diamond with two upward arrows separated by a dashed line is the Added Lane warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A yellow five-sided sign, shaped like a house, shows two children walking. What does the manual call it?
- Bicycle Crossing
- School Crossing
- Slippery When Wet
- Share the Road with Bicycles
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Correct answer: School Crossing
A yellow five-sided sign showing two children walking is the School Crossing warning sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A white square sign shows a red circle with a red slash over a large black vehicle with a cab and a box body. What does the manual call it?
- No U-Turn
- No Left Turn
- Do Not Enter
- No Trucks
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Correct answer: No Trucks
A white square sign with a red circle and slash over a large vehicle is the No Trucks sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A white square sign shows a red circle with a red slash over a black arrow that goes up and bends to the left. What does the manual call it?
- No Trucks
- No U-Turn
- No Left Turn
- Do Not Enter
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Correct answer: No Left Turn
A white square sign with a red circle and slash over a left-bending arrow is the No Left Turn sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A white square sign shows a red circle with a red slash over a black arrow that goes up and bends to the right. What does the manual call it?
- No Right Turn
- No Trucks
- No U-Turn
- Wrong Way Sign
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Correct answer: No Right Turn
A white square sign with a red circle and slash over a right-bending arrow is the No Right Turn sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A white square sign shows a red circle with a red slash over a black U-shaped arrow. What does the manual call it?
- No Trucks
- No Right Turn
- Do Not Enter
- No U-Turn
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Correct answer: No U-Turn
A white square sign with a red circle and slash over a U-shaped arrow is the No U-Turn sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A white rectangular sign shows a single black arrow pointing straight up, with nothing else on it. What does the manual call it?
- Left Turn Only
- Straight
- Straight or Turn Right
- One-Way Street
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Correct answer: Straight
A white regulatory sign with one arrow pointing straight up is the Straight sign.
Source: New Hampshire Driver’s Manual (DSMV 360 (Rev. 11/25)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)